Background
Two Grumman G-164 aircraft, registered as N6708K and N10222, were involved in a prearranged aerial application operation at the same field. The pilots of both aircraft agreed on a coordinated plan to perform the application simultaneously.
Planned Procedures
The pilots agreed to enter the field from opposite ends on opposite headings and conduct a racetrack pattern. After completing each swath run, a left turn was planned. This sequence was to be repeated until the application was completed.
Collision
According to a ground witness, after completing a swath run, one of the aircraft (N6708K) turned to the right instead of the planned left turn. This maneuver brought N6708K into the path of the other aircraft (N10222). Subsequently, the two aircraft converged and collided with one another.
Aircraft
The aircraft involved were both Grumman G-164 models, a type commonly used for aerial application. Specific details about the extent of damage or injuries were not provided in the available information.